Fisher-Price's Sing-A-Ma-Jigs

If you haven't met them yet, it's time and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce you to Fisher-Price's Sing-A-Ma-Jigs. They're a group of plush toys or dolls that chat, sing and most importantly harmonize.  Put a group of them together and that's what they do ~ harmonize. They're fun and they're popular this Christmas.

If you searching for a sing-a-ma-jig or two (or maybe the whole chorus) for someone in your family, I recommend you drop by my page, Fisher-Price's Sing-A-Ma-Jig Singing Plush Dolls, which is dedicated to the complete collection. On that page, you can read a bit more about these dolls, see them in action in a video and find the complete collection.

Brenda

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Harry Potter Wand Remote Control Review

Found! The best gift of the year for Harry Potter loving movie fans. Who could resist using a WAND to turn their television on and off? PLUS, this magical device will also turn on and off your lights, your ceiling fan or a number of other electronic gadgets in your home which operates by remote control.

The Harry Potter wand remote control is ready and waiting to appear under your Christmas tree this year.  A unique and timely gift.

Merry Christmas!



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Kinect Sensor: Poised To Become The Hottest Electronic Gift of 2010

The Kinect Sensor is a revolutionary new video game accessory which allows you to play video games WITHOUT A CONTROLLER.

Imagine a technological device so sophisticated that it knows automatically WHO YOU ARE and that it that TRACKS YOUR EVERY MOVEMENT and you'll have an idea of what the Kinect Sensor is and what it can do.

The Kinect Sensor is only available as an accessory for the Xbox 360 game console and it promises to be a lot of fun. As a matter of fact, it is poised to become one of the hottest electronic gifts of 2010 and Microsoft expects to sell (according to whichever source you believe) 3,000,000 to 5,000,000 Kinect sensors.

If you know someone who owns an Xbox 360, this could well be the best gift you could come up with for them this Christmas. Since it is forecast to be one of the hottest items around, I recommend you don't wait to buy yours. Amazon is forecasting limited supplies and fluctuating availability because of high demand.  You can read more about and even order your Kinect Sensor from Amazon by clicking right here.  If you are also in the market for an Xbox 360 video game console, you will find it nicely bundled with the Kinect sensor at Amazon by clicking right here. 

You ARE the controller with the Kinect for Xbox 360.



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The Kinect Sensor A Review Of Xbox 360's Hot New Video Game Accessory

Mini Cupcake Maker Bakes Up Big Batches of Fun

Cupcakes are all the rage and this top-rated mini cupcake maker is a customer favorite. Whether you just need a few cupcakes or you're looking for a way to bake cute mini cupcakes without heating the oven, this is the perfect new kitchen appliance.

The nonstick surface makes this electric cupcake baker easy to clean and easy to use for quick cupcakes, muffins, or cornbread.  One satisfied customer even uses it for brownies! You or your favorite young kitchen helper can bake seven cupcakes at a time using standard mini-cupcake paper liners. Use one of the recipes included in the box or any storebought cake mix.

This mini cupcake maker would make a wonderful gift for a parent or grandparent to use to help teach a child or the grandkids to bake. One customer loves it for slumber parties. Empty-nesters or seniors who are learning to cook for two again will love that they can bake just a small batch at a time.

Decorations not included, but what a great way to get a head start on a cute, trendy, mini dessert that everyone will love. Click here to order the Smart Planet Mini Cupcake Maker - eligible for free super saver shipping at Amazon.com.

Let's Play Boochie!

Boochie, A Whole New Ball Game

One of the most exciting and fun new games available for the family is Boochie!  You can play Boochie in your yard, at the park or at the beach.  Or take it to with you to family reunions or visits with other families.  A unique 12-sided rolling target, wrist trackers and tons of different challenges make Boochie the game for everyone to enjoy this year. The Boochie Game is a super gift for an active family who loves to play games together.  

How to Play Boochie

  Throw the soft foam Boochie target.  Then try to land your ball and hoop as close to it as possible. Keep score on a special wrist tracker. The player with the most points win. Gamewright. Appropriate for ages: 8-12 ----but don't be surprised if younger and older folks want to join in the fun too!   Boochie is a great family or neighborhood game!

Best Dog Grooming Tool - A Great Gift for a Pet Owner

Now, here's a gift that a pet owner will love. It's the new, improved FURminator, the de-shedding tool that's absolutely amazing. It's a must-have grooming tool for a dog owner, especially if the dog is a breed with shedding problems, such as my Labrador retriever Daisy, German shepherds, huskies, and more (you know one if you have one).

The FURminator is more than just a dog brush. It works on both long and short-haired dogs by grabbing and removing loose and undercoat hair. The customer reviews of both the original and now the new FURminator with FURejector button are excellent. We own the original FURminator and it works great on Daisy, gently pulling out unbelievable amounts of undercoat and leaving her coat shiny and gorgeous. She loves it, too, as most dogs do. When I heard about the FURejector button on the improved version of the tool I was skeptical, but comments by satisfied customers have convinced me that an upgrade is in order. Besides the button that ejects the fur (which by all accounts works well and truly is a convenience) the handle has a different, more comfortable design that dog owners and groomers really like.

The FURminator can reduce your pet's shedding by up to 90 percent, a huge help to those with allergies and those who dislike sweeping up piles of hair every day (raising my hand here). When we brush Daisy with the FURminator on a regular basis, it's very easy to tell a difference in the amount of hair that is shed in the house (she's an indoor dog). Besides, it makes her feel good and look extra pretty.

The FURminator is available in three sizes and is also available for cats.

See the new FURminator with FURejector and read customer reviews here.
Check availability of the original FURminator (still a good tool) here.
See the FURminator for cats here.

WearEver Deluxe Steel Backpack Chair

Headed to a concert at the park, to the beach, or to the kids' baseball or soccer game? Then you need this top-rated folding backpack lawn chair. It's lightweight, but the frame is made from sturdy steel and supports 250 pounds. The chair folds and stores easily but will accommodate a small cooler, a blanket, water bottles, your camera and other essentials for an outing.

The backpack compartment hangs conveniently from the back of the chair to store your belongs up off the ground when the chair is in use.

This comfortable chair offers five reclining positions and a removable, adjustable headrest. Customers attest to its durability and comfort. And for the price, you're not going to find a better value. Plus, it ships free with Amazon's Super Saver shipping.

Highly recommended for your next picnic or outing! Click to read the excellent customer reviews or to order the WearEver Hi-Back Deluxe Steel Backpack Chair.

Need a New American Flag?

Independence Day is coming up soon in the United States. Do you have an American flag to fly? Need a new one? Unfortunately, too often we see flags flying that are tattered and torn and need to be replaced. A new, quality-made American flag would make a nice 4th of July gift for yourself or, perhaps, for a new homeowner.

This nylon American flag is 3x5 feet with embroidered stars and stripes. It's also American made, well stitched with embroidered stars. The customer reviews are outstanding. The price is outstanding as well, especially considering the quality of the stitching. If you already have a pole and bracket, this is all you'll need.

If you need a flagpole and mounting bracket, satisfied customers recommend this tangle-proof, spinning flagpole made from heavy-duty aircraft grade aluminum with its rugged white cast aluminum adjustable bracket. It's attractive and the flag always displays perfectly rather than wrapping around the pole. Perfect for the 4th of July and every other day that you show your patriotism and American pride by displaying the flag of the United States of America.



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American Made nylon US Flag 3X5 ft with Embroidered Stars

Tangle-free Flagpole (White) With White Adjustable Bracket
Need flag facts? Check out: Why is the American Flag Red, White and Blue?

English Bulldog Buddies Mug

Here's a great gift for a dog lover, especially if said dog lover is especially fond of English bulldog puppies. These chubby, wrinkled bulldog buddies are adorable!

The cute design is printed on both sides of the mug, so both right-handed folks and lefties can enjoy the puppy picture along with their coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Prefer a different type of mug? Select your favorite style, size or color, from frosted glass to travel mug. It's easy to choose.

You'll find the Bulldog Buddies mug as well as more unique gifts for bulldog lovers in the Country Estate Bulldogs Gift Shop.

Ballet Shoes

Looking for a family friendly movie like Anne of Green Gables or The Road to Avonlea? Ballet Shoes, starring Emma Watson, Lucy Boynton and Yasmin Paige is just such a movie.

Definitely of more interest to a girl because of the title, the story really would be fine for a boy...if he were able to get past that title. It tells the story of a unique family: one eccentric uncle, his niece and her nanna and three babies adopted from far flung parts of the world.

Set in 1930's London, it is charming and well done. A lovely story based on the popular book of the same name by Noel Streatfeild. A quality movie for those looking for pleasant family viewing. Perfect if you are careful with what you allow your children to watch.



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Patriotic Words Mouse Pad

A mouse pad adorned with patriotic words reminding us of our US history and heritage. Words like liberty, freedom, Constitution, and republic are inspiring and hopefully will move us to take our country back to its Constitutional roots where there are solutions for even today's problems. A top-rated gift for any freedom-loving American.

Patriotic Words Design by PatrioticAmerica
Design a personalized mousemat at zazzle

This design is available on several products including t-shirts, key chains, apron, cards and this button:

Patriotic Words Design by PatrioticAmerica
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Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Davy Crockett Televised Series (1956)

Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Davy Crockett Televised Series

This DVD set contains the original five Davy Crockett TV episodes from the early 1950's starring Fess Parker and Buddy Ebson. Many of us Baby Boomers who grew up watching Davy Crockett would love to share these wholesome shows with our grandchildren. This color presentation has not been colorized. The original series aired in black and white but it was shot in color with an eye to the future. Snap up a copy of this top-rated gift today and combine it with the coonskin cap below for a fantastic gift!

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Happy St. Patrick's Day Cookie Bouquet

A cookie bouquet filled with St. Patrick's day goodies right down to the green beer! A hand decorated pot of gold cookie along with leprechauns, shamrocks and a rainbow complete the St. Patty's day cookie bouquet. Each cookie is carefully hand decorated by a cookie artist, carefully packed, and then shipped out to the customer. What a unique and delicious way to say Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick`s Day

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The African Queen on DVD and Blu-Ray

Looking for a classic movie with both romance and edge-of-your-seat adventure? Look no further than The African Queen, one of my top favorite movies of all time. Starring two of Hollywood's legendary best actors, Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn, this movie is a must-see and a must-have to add to your DVD or blu-ray collection.

The African Queen is now available on DVD and blu-ray (release date March 23, 2010 but already a bestseller). The blu-ray commemorative box set contains the fully-restored version plus multiple extras including a new "making of" feature, collectible packaging including a second disc audio CD of the original Lux radio broadcast of The African Queen starring Humphrey Bogart and Greer Garson, Katharine Hepburn's out-of-print memoir about the making of The African Queen, and more.

I'm not going to reveal how the scruffy, ill-mannered steamboat captain and the snooty spinster end up together. Instead, I'll just tell you that the story alone is worthy of a five-star rating and the acting by this legendary couple deserves more. Choose your preferred DVD version of The African Queen, watch it, then come on back here and tell me how much you enjoyed the movie, too. If you're a Bogey or Hepburn fan, or even if you're not (yet), I'm just sure you'll love it.

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SodaStream Jet Home Fountain Machine

With the SodaStream Jet Starter Kit, you've got everything you need to turn tap water into sparkling water in 30 seconds, saving money as well as helping you be environmentally friendly. The SodaStream Jet soda maker comes with two BPA-free plastic 1-liter bottles and one CO2 cylinder that will make up to 60 liters of sparkling water. With no batteries or electricity, you can use your soda maker in your kitchen, outdoors on your patio or deck, or on your boat or R.V.

An average family of four spends over $1,000 per year on soft drinks and soda. This home fountain machine can save 75% to 90% of that cost! A liter of sparkling water costs 21 cents to make at home, instead of $1.50 or more to purchase at the store. Make 12 ounces of flavored soda for around 25 cents!

This is great for traveling or camping, as it eliminates the need to carry bulky bottles of your favorite beverage. Instead, mix up sparkling water or flavored soda from tap water in just minutes! In addition, the CO2 cylinders can be recycled and refilled, eliminating a huge amount of waste from plastic soda bottles. Save your pocketbook and save the earth with the SodaStream Jet Soda Fountain!

Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring

Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring

This Squirrel Buster Wild Bird Feeder from Brome holds 3 quarts of seeds, has 6 feeding stations, and is very easy to clean. You can even put it in the dishwasher. The cardinal perch ring encourages cardinals to come to this feeder because it allows them to face the food source directly on a secure perch. They do not like to turn their head to feed.
The weight of a squirrel on this feeder makes the food ports automatically close and the spring mechanism can be set to discourage larger undesirable birds as well. This top-rated bird feeder gets five star reviews at Amazon. Satisfied customers report that this feeder is worth the money and does keep the squirrels away. There were a few complaints such as the cardinal ring not being sturdy enough if you have aggressive squirrels and birds. Some said that squirrels had been able to chew on the metal lid. The majority of customers were very happy with this bird feeder because of its large capacity and quality of construction.

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Brome 1024 Squirrel Buster Plus Wild Bird Feeder with Cardinal Perch Ring

The Lenox Butterfly Meadow Dinnerware Set

What a gorgeous dinner-ware set! The Lenox Butterfly Meadow dinner-ware set is a lovely one and it is striking my fancy for a number of reasons. The first is that it is a beautiful mix-and-match fine china set featuring butterflies and flowers, which can be used everyday.

Not only is it beautiful, it is also practical and is safe from the freezer to the oven and to the table as well as in the microwave and the dishwasher.

It is one of Amazon's top-rated dinnerware sets and, if you do not care for Corelle, the Lenox dishes set moves from 8th place on Amazon's bestselling list to 1st place.

This dinnerware set by Lenox features outstanding Amazon customer reviews and is currently on sale for 60 percent off PLUS it ships for free which makes it a pretty good deal. Now if only I needed a new set...but maybe you do?

Lenox says that with this set, you will "create a buzz at your table with this dinnerware set filled with images of butterflies, bumblebees, dragonflies, and flowers."



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The Noble Collection Harry Potter Wands

One of these Harry Potter Wands would be a totally unique gift for any Harry Potter fan. They are from the Noble Collection of illuminating wands and there is one in the collection representing the wand of each of your favorite Harry Potter characters.

Cast your spell as you wave your wand and it lights up. What fun! What a wonderful way to relive the excitement of Harry Potter's world.

I was pleasantly surprised to discover that this Harry Potter wand has achieved a purely five-star rating from Amazon customer reviews and the comments are all aglow!



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2010 Vancouver Olympics Canadian Maple Leaf Hockey Player Silver Coin For Collectors and Sports Fans

Coin collectors as well as Olympic sports fans around the world will love this silver collector's coin representing the 2010 Vancouver Olympic games in Whistler, British Columbia, featuring the proud Canadian maple leaf and the determined hockey player.

Perfect as a souvenir of this year's winter olympics in British Columbia! Order yours now while it is still available by clicking right here.



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Waechtersbach's Heart-Shaped You Are Special Today Plate

Do you own a Waechtersbach You Are Special Today plate? For many families, a You Are Special Today plate is a time-honoured tradition.

This heirloom-quality, heart-shaped plate is beautiful and perfect for Valentine's Day as well as for celebrations throughout the year. Use it to celebrate birthdays, graduations, promotions, jobs well done and goals achieved.

Use a You Are Special Today plate to make any day extra special. If you want this for Valentine's Day, you'll have to act right away (and consider upgrading the shipping method to a faster method in order to make sure you have it on time.)

You can read about Waechtersbach's complete collection of You Are Special plates and mugs at Waechtersbach Plate: A You Are Special Today Family Tradition or order yours from Amazon by clicking right here.

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